First and foremost, Lovett teachers love children. They are also experts in their content areas and come to work each day eager to engage fully in the life of the community.
The classroom experience is guided by the School Mission, Vision for Learning, and Master Teacher Description. Our teachers are purpose-driven and passion-filled. They are curious, creative, and always striving to be better. Candidates who demonstrate the following commitments and skills may be particularly well suited to join our faculty:
Employment of a variety of techniques, including the meaningful use of technology, to engage students and further their critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity;
A strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community, employing a growth mindset;
Desire and ability to develop an atmosphere of trust and knowledge of students as individuals;
Purposeful design of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to reach a diverse community of learners ( academically, culturally, racially, religiously, etc.);
The drive, organization, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the school community beyond the classroom (willingness and desire to coach is an attractive quality);
Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors;
Commitment to develop one's own cultural self-awareness, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence;
Ethical behavior, professionalism, and regular and reliable attendance.
TIAA-CREF 403 (b) retirement plan, with Lovett match up to 6%, additional contributions for years of service, and immediate full vesting
Section 125 Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Personal loans and advances
Wellness initiatives
Faculty/Staff discount in Campus Store
Faculty/Staff discount for After School Program and Summer Camps
Jury duty pay
Credit union membership
Direct deposit
Faculty/Staff awards with honoraria
The Lovett School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its employment practices, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
The Lovett School is an independent, coeducational day school where children from Kindergarten through Grade 12 find the courage to explore and the drive to discover.